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Vote for the finalists of Slagfest Battle of the Bands
AFTER four weeks of heats, the Slagfest Battle of the Bands reached the semi-final stage on Friday.
Last updated 9 February 2010
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Choose the last semi-finalist in Slagfest Battle of the Bands
VOTING has now closed for the band to go forward in the Slagfest Battle of the Bands semi-finals.
Last updated 6 February 2010
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8,000-name Cumbria bridge petition goes to Prime Minister Gordon Brown
PRIME Minister Gordon Brown last night accepted an 8,000-name petition demanding an emergency bridge for West Cumbria.
Last updated 5 February 2010
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Workington residents worried about town's lack of lighting
RESIDENTS of Workington are worried about the lack of lighting and police presence in public places at night.
Last updated 5 February 2010
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Bad river management made floods worse - former fisheries manager claim
A FORMER fisheries manager claims that poor river management contributed to the severity of the flooding in Cumbria.
Last updated 5 February 2010
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New shop fronts reflect Cockermouth's Georgian heritage
BUSINESSES on Main Street, Cockermouth, have lodged plans for flood repair work.
Last updated 5 February 2010
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Bridgefoot man sets up shop in his pub
A BRIDGEFOOT man has set up a convenience store in the pub he runs to help the business survive.
Last updated 5 February 2010
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Cockermouth opticians look to reopen on Main Street
A FAMILY-run opticians in Cockermouth is due to reopen next week.
Last updated 5 February 2010
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More time for music in retirement for Dearham man
RETIREMENT holds no fears for Dearham man Robin Melville, as it gives him a chance to make more music.
Last updated 5 February 2010
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Public opinion counts as wind turbine plan goes forward
RESIDENTS of Broughton Moor will be consulted over plans for three wind turbines on the former Broughton Lodge opencast mine.
Last updated 5 February 2010
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Aquila tragedy Maryport family in search of answers
THE family of one of the Maryport fishermen who died in July say they will not be able to come to terms with the tragedy until they know exactly what happened.
Last updated 5 February 2010
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New demand to reopen Cockermouth bridges
COCKERMOUTH residents are calling for temporary traffic lights to be installed and the town’s bridges to be reopened to ease traffic problems.
Last updated 5 February 2010
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Police board up Flimby house under anti-social behaviour law
A FLIMBY house has been boarded up and shut under a new anti-social behaviour law.
Last updated 5 February 2010
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Fatal accident fear at Maryport junction
A MAJOR route into Maryport will be the scene of a deadly accident if safety measures are not introduced, a neighbouring farmer has warned.
Last updated 5 February 2010
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Tidal energy schemes for Solway Firth
NINE possible tidal-power schemes for the Solway Firth have been identified in a feasibility study published this week.
Last updated 5 February 2010
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Conservative Judith Pattinson starts Workington campaign
WITH months to go before a general election, Workington’s Conservative parliamentary candidate Judith Pattinson has launched her campaign.
Last updated 5 February 2010
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West Cumbrian tradesmen missing out on floods insurance work
BUILDING workers in West Cumbria are missing out on flood recovery work as insurance companies bring in outside contractors to repair homes and businesses.
Last updated 5 February 2010
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Maryport Town Council clerk being illegally employed
MARYPORT Town Council could face financial penalties after an internal audit revealed glaring errors in its administration.
Last updated 5 February 2010
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Tears and laughter at Blessed and Garrett concert for Cumbria flood victims
There wasn’t a dry eye in last night’s audience when soprano Lesley Garrett and actor Brian Blessed took to the stage to sing the classic song You’ll Never Walk Alone.
Last updated 5 February 2010
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Official opening of Cockermouth Retail Mart today
COCKERMOUTH’S Mitchell’s Retail Mart will be officially opened today.
Last updated 5 February 2010
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